유니언 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

A peaceful spot where three mountain streams come together in the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area. The sound of rushing water makes it a perfect place to pause, refill your bottles, or even camp nearby. The shaded forest and cool air from the streams offer welcome relief on a long day of hiking.

Roughly 30 miles from Springer Mountain, Neels Gap is a key milestone for northbound hikers. The trail literally passes through the breezeway of Mountain Crossings, a historic stone building that houses an outfitter, hostel, and resupply stop. It’s the first real chance to replace gear, send items home, or get advice from seasoned staff, many of whom are former thru-hikers.

Here is where Duncan Ridge Trail meets up with the Appalachian Trail. Both of these trails are part of the Georgia Loop, a 60-mile challenge for the most adventurous.

Despite the difficulty, the Wildcat Knob offers stunning panoramic views of the Blood Mountain Wilderness, especially during the winter when bare trees provide visibility. Dispersed camping and a water source is down below at Wolf Pen Gap.

A large campsite with over 30 pitches and private parking. However, you have to go down a long way for water.

Springer Mountain is essentially a small rocky plateau with a few views, known for being the southern end of the Appalachian Trail. The trail from Amicalola Falls State Park is beautiful. Camping is not permitted on the summit plateau, but the Springer Mountain Shelter is just 600 feet to the north.

There are a bunch of short bridges that cross some streams in this area. This section of the Appalachian Trail is really well kept with some trailside campsites and a nearby shelter. Be ready to see other trail users while out running on this trail.

The Appalachian Trail and Benton McKaye Trail intersect here, in a beautiful section of trail that occasionally opens up to provide dramatic views of the surrounding mountains.